Question

What effect did sale of the empress of China's cargo have on other merchants

Answer 1

Answer: It inspired other merchants.

After the Revolutionary War, the Empress of China was the first American ship that sailed from the United States to China. This opened up what is known today as the Old China Trade. Th ship was extremely successful, and this success inspired others to invest in further trading with China.

Answer 2

Sale of the empress of China's cargo have much effect on other merchants. It caused other merchants to be inspired. They saw a chance to seek similar profit.